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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
dark
sad
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Termush by Sven Holm
A glimpse inside a post-apocolytpic world ravaged with abnormalities awaits readers. A vagueness blankets the pages. Character names are often exchanged for titles, for example, "chairman." Within this fog, Sven Holm addresses moral dilemmas that may arise during such traumatic events. Termush, a hotel, is a safe haven for those paying "guests" with the privilege of protection, food, and other necessities. As a known location for doctors and supplies, Termush becomes a destination for those in the neighboring areas afflicted with radiation poisoning. Complications appear within those currently living within the Termush: should we help those coming in need of assistance?
Sven Holm entices readers to search inward for a sympathetic tone. Paying into the idea of maintaining refuge with armed guards, bunkers, and food proving paramount for survival. What happens to the human psyche when we must share those immenities with fellow humans outside the confines of the hotel to survive? Can we ignore those in need and hoard conveniences for our well-being just because we paid for them? More fascinatingly, it becomes abundantly clear that there is no true place for immunity. Radiation spreads, and abrasive emotions reach out to those suspected of the breach in protocol, like tentacles from a pudgent octopus. Blaring alarms alert those inside the hotel, and guests are soon led into the cramped, claustrophobic bunkers below, which begins a detremental cycle of madness in and of itself. The governing body of the Termush deploys a number of rules, proposed for the safety of the "guests." Why trust those in charge? What are their motivations? If a life is relegated to adhere to others rules, elminating personal freedoms, is that any better than taking the chance of living in the outside world?
Within the many questions lies an abundance of anxiety and unrest. The psychological torment that the characters endure captivates. The safety net provided within the Termush becomes far more arduous than the apocolytpic nature of the surrounding world. The psychological distress of having to dodge external circumstances with fatal consequences seemed paramount, yet the changes within individual personalities were equally gnawing away the innate human protective barrier.
Conceptually gloomy in its presentation. This novel will either bore you or, for those inclined, spark an interest of "what if" questions. Being in the latter camp, I felt that the conclusion to be abrupt and purposely threw the readers senses into a question of "What did I just read?" Although brief, the story pushes the reader to ponder and makes pertinent observations. For this, I think the book successfully achieved what it set out to do. Be forewarned though; it won't be for everyone. I am giving this 4 out of 5 stars. Recommended!
A glimpse inside a post-apocolytpic world ravaged with abnormalities awaits readers. A vagueness blankets the pages. Character names are often exchanged for titles, for example, "chairman." Within this fog, Sven Holm addresses moral dilemmas that may arise during such traumatic events. Termush, a hotel, is a safe haven for those paying "guests" with the privilege of protection, food, and other necessities. As a known location for doctors and supplies, Termush becomes a destination for those in the neighboring areas afflicted with radiation poisoning. Complications appear within those currently living within the Termush: should we help those coming in need of assistance?
Sven Holm entices readers to search inward for a sympathetic tone. Paying into the idea of maintaining refuge with armed guards, bunkers, and food proving paramount for survival. What happens to the human psyche when we must share those immenities with fellow humans outside the confines of the hotel to survive? Can we ignore those in need and hoard conveniences for our well-being just because we paid for them? More fascinatingly, it becomes abundantly clear that there is no true place for immunity. Radiation spreads, and abrasive emotions reach out to those suspected of the breach in protocol, like tentacles from a pudgent octopus. Blaring alarms alert those inside the hotel, and guests are soon led into the cramped, claustrophobic bunkers below, which begins a detremental cycle of madness in and of itself. The governing body of the Termush deploys a number of rules, proposed for the safety of the "guests." Why trust those in charge? What are their motivations? If a life is relegated to adhere to others rules, elminating personal freedoms, is that any better than taking the chance of living in the outside world?
Within the many questions lies an abundance of anxiety and unrest. The psychological torment that the characters endure captivates. The safety net provided within the Termush becomes far more arduous than the apocolytpic nature of the surrounding world. The psychological distress of having to dodge external circumstances with fatal consequences seemed paramount, yet the changes within individual personalities were equally gnawing away the innate human protective barrier.
Conceptually gloomy in its presentation. This novel will either bore you or, for those inclined, spark an interest of "what if" questions. Being in the latter camp, I felt that the conclusion to be abrupt and purposely threw the readers senses into a question of "What did I just read?" Although brief, the story pushes the reader to ponder and makes pertinent observations. For this, I think the book successfully achieved what it set out to do. Be forewarned though; it won't be for everyone. I am giving this 4 out of 5 stars. Recommended!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated